Below is a new twenty-band compilation from the Under The First Floor podcast, entitled Mixtape Vol 1. It features Deli Philly favorites such as Strawberry Runners, Yowler, Corey Flood, Radiator Hospital, TVO, MINT, and many more rad, fledgling artists. Their performances were laid down on four-track cassette in a basement. "Shitty recordings of bands you should like." All proceeds will be donated to RAICES, "a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees."

Radiator Hospital returns to a stripped-down, intimate sound on its latest release, Sings "Music for Daydreaming", which just dropped today via Salinas Records. Graceful melodies roll and bounce in an easy-going manner as the endearing nature of the lyrics strikes an exposed, relatable chord. The band is set to hold its record release celebration on Tuesday, May 21 at PhilaMOCA, supported by Cherry, Swanning, and Big Nothing.

We're excited to hear that Radiator Hospital is set to release a new LP, titled Music for Daydreaming, on May 10 via Salinas Records. On the latest album, the project's mastermind Sam Cook-Parrott has decided to take on all the instrumental duties, which is reflected in his new video for the record's lead single, "Weird Little Idea," directed by Adam Peditto. The footage appears to have been captured in the intimate confines of the First Unitarian Church's Side Chapel. Radiator Hospital is heading out on tour in May with Big Nothing in support of Music for Daydreaming, and will be returning home to PhilaMOCA on Tuesday, May 21 for the album's Philly release celebration. 

Featured on their latest album Play The Songs You Like (Salinas Records), Radiator Hospital recently shared a music video for “Lonely Road” via the band’s new website. Directed David Combs and Ben Epstein, the footage captures the crew embracing the joys of Hershey Park. However, in contrast to their playful surroundings, a singular member just cannot escape a dreary outlook. On Sunday, June 3, Radiator Hospital and LVL Up are slated to support Japanese Breakfast at Union Transfer.

Play The Songs You Like, the new full-length album from Radiator Hospital, officially comes out today via Salinas Records. In a corresponding move, the band will headline a release show this evening at First Unitarian Church. There’s a fuzzy familiarity in these songs - a bouncy enthusiasm that one can latch on to. Lyrically, one finds him/herself paging through a photo album as those sharp but ever-fading memories push back up to the surface. Even the sad points gain a luminous glow, the more time passes. The quartet continuously finds a way to tap into and trigger the communality of personal experiences, with a delicate, united, melodic touch. Tonight, they’ll be joined by the tender-rocking Baltimore trio of Outer Spaces, and capturing a kindred-comforting warmth, Emi Night-led Strawberry Runners, whose new EP In the Garden, In the Night is also now available courtesy of Salinas Records, reinforces the billing.  With a new EP on the way, local trio Eight will kick off the festivities. – Michael Colavita

More places to be this weekend...

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Vita and the Woolf, Ellen Siberian Tiger, SAT The Healing: Lyrispect, Just Greg, Jacqueline Constance, Philly Reggae Band, Chill Moody, Lady Alma, Killiam Shakespeare, DJ Mike Nyce, SUN Cheeky

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Petunia, Line Leader, John Dominy

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI King Slender, To Tremble/Botis/DJ Deejay, SAT The Donuts, Maniacs On Wheels/Matthew Law, SUN Urban Resist, The Droogettes, Lowlife, Fucksake

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI Port Lucian (EP Release), Americanadian, Tulpa, Ston Jamos, Brick Nova, SUN Shy Boyz

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Crash Course In Science (Record Release), Remote Control, Speaking Parts

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Guns & Roses 30^th Anniversary Tribute: School of Rock, Welcome To My Face, Thorazine, Northern Arms, Johnny Showcase, Stinking Lizaveta, The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret, Misstallica, SAT The Philadelphia Monster Ball: DJ Robert Drake, The Striptease Orchestra, SUN Overtime Boyz, Working on Dying

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT (Upstairs) Transistor Rodeo

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave. 412) FRI Knightlife, Groundwork, SAT Looseleaf, Tough Guy Soda, Elissa Janelle Velveteen, Anomie Fatale

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Generation Empty/The Stone Eye, Femme Collective, SAT Hawk Tubley, Remory, Lisa Chosed, Emily Drinker/Mercury Radio Theater, Gringo Motel, Ghost Heron, SUN Rover Rover, Adventure Lost, The Russells

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Tektonic, Orion Tango, SAT Moon Jellies, Juice Wax, Wack Cheddar

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Sixteen Jackies (EP Release), The Vernes, Jo Kusy, SAT Love Killed Kurt, SUN Carroll

Century (1350 S. 29^th St.) SUN Posers, Downtrodder

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, Low Budget, SAT DJ Deejay

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Rustic Music Service, SUN Rusty Cadillac

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI Bong Hits For Jesus, The Plibmen, Dr. Beardfacé and the Spaceman, Bern and the Bastards, Lynsay Salera, SAT Solar Circuit, SUN Nipper the Band, Gracie Martin, Posture

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) FRI The Wretched

Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Kevin Kong, SUN Richie Baker

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Apple Juice Jones, Static Flow, Jac Carson, Wolf Accent, SAT The Jawn, Danny Newport, The GoAround

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Splintered Sunlight, SAT Breakwater

Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) FRI Lamplighters, In The Pines, Steveo & the Crippling Addictions

First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI Radiator Hospital (Record Release), Eight

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Resilient, Molly Rhythm, SAT Who Loves You

Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Kelsey Cork & the Swigs, Little Sister

The Inconvenience Store (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT TIOGA, Medium Rare, Shinobi

Trinity House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT My Son Bison, Soupy, Science Book

The Tusk (Please contact one of the acts or venue for info.) SAT The GTVs, The Dull Blue Lights